13-Year-Old Hospitalized After Electric Scooter Crash Near Leawood Middle School
A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after being involved in a crash while riding an electric scooter near Prairie Star Middle School in Leawood, Kansas, on Monday morning.
Kansas City, MO, August 17, 2026 —
A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized on Monday morning following a crash involving an electric scooter. The incident occurred near Prairie Star Middle School in Leawood, Kansas.
Emergency services responded to the scene after the crash. The condition of the boy has not been released, but he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Details surrounding the specifics of the collision, including any other vehicles or individuals involved, were not immediately available.
The location of the crash, in close proximity to a school, raises questions about the safety of electric scooter usage by minors in the area. Further information regarding the circumstances of the incident is expected as authorities continue their investigation.
The Leawood Police Department is investigating the incident. No further details were provided regarding the timeline or cause of the crash.
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